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Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar on taking oath as Vice President of India
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar on taking oath as Vice President of India.
In a tweet the Prime Minister said;
"Attended the oath-taking ceremony of Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar Ji. I congratulate him on becoming India's Vice President and wish him the very best for a fruitful tenure. @jdhankhar1 @VPSecretariat"
AYUSH
14 Naturopathy Hospitals and 93 Dispensaries in the country
According to “AYUSH in India 2019”, the annual statistical publication of the Ministry of Ayush, there are 14 Naturopathy Hospitals and 93 Naturopathy Dispensaries in the country.
The National Institute of Naturopathy , Pune is an Autonomous Body under Ministry of Ayush and is engaged in propagation & promotion of Naturopathy. NIN provides Naturopathy treatment to general public through its OPD.
Also, Naturopathy treatment facilities are provided by Central Research Institute of Yoga & Naturopathy , New Delhi which is under Central Council for Research in Yoga & Naturopathy , New Delhi an apex body for research in the field of Yoga & Naturopathy.
Under the Centrally Sponsored Scheme of the National AYUSH Mission , there is a provision for Infrastructural development of AYUSH Under-Graduate Institutions and Post-Graduate Institutions.
Under NAM scheme, financial assistance is provided to the State/UT Governments as per the proposals submitted by them in their respective State Annual Action Plans  and as per the NAM guidelines. State/UT Governments may avail the eligible financial assistance by submitting the proposal through State Annual Action Plan as per the NAM guidelines.
This information was given by Minister of Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
STATUS OF JUVENILE CORRECTION CENTRES IN THE COUNTRY
State-wise details of juvenile homes funded under Child Protection Services Scheme – Mission Vatsalya are at Annexure-I.
As per their need and requirement, the States/ UTs submit proposals for setting up of additional child care institutions, under the Child Protection Services Scheme – Mission Vatsalya.
During the current financial year 2021-22, an amount of Rs.247.41 crores has been released under Child Protection Services Scheme – Mission Vatsalya.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
Border Violation by Pakistan
There have been 1,586 incidents of ceasefire violations in 2019 and 646 incidents of Ceasefire Violations during the first two months of 2020 {January/February }, on Indo-Pak International border as well as Line of Control after 5th August, 2019. In addition 132 cases of Cross Border Firing from 5th August, 2019 to 31st December, 2019 and 41 cases of Cross Border Firing between 1st January, 2020 to 15th February, 2020 along International Border and Line of Control in UT of J&K were committed.
There have been 27 encounters with terrorists in UT of J&K since 5th August, 2019 to 23rd February, 2020. 45 terrorists were neutralized and 07 security force personnel were also got martyred.
Appropriate retaliation to the ceasefire violations, as required, has been carried out by Indian Army. All violations of ceasefire are taken up with Pakistan authorities at the appropriate level through the established mechanism of hotlines, flag meetings, Directorate Generals of Military Operations talks as well as diplomatic channels between the two countries.
The number of terrorists killed and security force  personnel martyred during the last three years in terrorist violence incidents in Jammu & Kashmir are as under:
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Sl. No.
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Year
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Security forces martyred
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Terrorists killed
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1.
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2017
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80
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213
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2.
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2018
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91
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257
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3.
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2019
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80
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157
The periodical review and refinement of the operating procedures and security arrangements of all its camps/garrisons/installations is carried out by the Army based on the threat assessment and analysis of past incidents. Based on these reviews, suitable drills and procedures are adopted to counter such threats.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik in a written reply to Shri Sunil Baburao Mendhe and others in Lok Sabha today.
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Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Khadi Rolls Out Major Employment Spree in Rajasthan; Empowers 1100 Artisans of Jaisalmer, Barmer & Nagaur
In a major boost to the self-employment spree in Rajasthan, Khadi and Village Industries Commission  on Saturday distributed 200 electric potter wheels to potters, 240 waste wood toolkits to Carpenters and 10 dona paper plate making machines to 450 local artisans in Jodhpur. KVIC Chairman Shri VInai Kumar Saxena distributed the machines to these khadi artisans from Jaisalmer, Barmer and Nagaur districts that have been trained by KVIC. The distribution of machines will create direct employment for nearly 1100 people. These beneficiaries also include 170 BPL families.
The electric potter wheels have been distributed to 200 potter families from Jaisalmer that is known for its exquisite clay pottery. These potters have been empowered under KVIC’s flagship scheme “Kumhar Sashaktikaran Yojana” which aims at reviving the dying art of pottery and empowering the marginalized potter community. Similarly, artisans have been trained in making paper dona plate and wood craft by KVIC so as to make them self-reliant by providing self-employment.
KVIC Chairman Shri Saxena said these initiatives have been launched under KVIC’s “Gramodyog Vikas Yojana” which aims at empowering the rural masses through self-employment and also strengthening the rural economy of the country. “These initiatives of KVIC is a major step towards fulfilling Hon’ble Prime Minister’s dream of “Aatmanirbhar Bharat”. Through these schemes, KVIC has created lakhs of employment not only in Rajasthan but in other parts of the country" too,Saxena said. He said that KVIC is for the first time providing online marketing platform for the potters of Rajasthan so that they can sell their clay products across the country.
It may be noted that Rajasthan is a focus area of KVIC which has an immense potential of employment creation through Khadi activities. Also, a number of traditional art forms in Rajasthan including clay pottery are being revived by KVIC. So far KVIC has distributed over 5000 electric potter wheels in the state that has created nearly 14000 employment. Distribution of waste wood toolkits will create employment for 240 carpenter families while 10 paper plate making machines will employ 50 persons.
Ministry of Communications
Cabinet approves Universal Service Obligation Fund Scheme for providing Mobile Coverage in Arunachal Pradesh and two Districts of Assam under the Comprehensive Telecom Development Plan for North Eastern Region
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has given its approval for provision of a Universal Service Obligation Fund  Scheme for providing Mobile Coverage in Arunachal Pradesh and two Districts of Assam,namely KarbiAnglong and Dima Hasao, under the Comprehensive Telecom Development Plan  for North Eastern Region .
The project envisages to provide mobile coverage to 2374 uncovered villages  at an estimated cost of implementation about Rs.2,029 crore including operational expenses for five years.
The project would be funded by Universal Service Obligation Fund. The project is targeted to be completed by December, 2022.
The work related to provision of 4G mobile services in identified uncovered villages will be awarded through open competitive bidding process as per extant USOF procedures.
The provisioning of mobile services in the remote and difficult uncovered areas of Arunachal Pradesh and two districts of Assam will enhance digital connectivity useful for self-reliance, facilitate learning, dissemination of information and knowledge, skill upgradation and development, disaster management, e-governance initiatives, establishment of enterprises and e-commerce facilities, provision of adequate support to educational institutes for knowledge sharing and availability of job opportunities and fulfilling the vision of Digital India promoting domestic manufacturing and fulfilling the objectives of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Ecological Impact of Oil Palm Plantation
On the direction of Hon’ble Supreme Court, Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education, Dehradun  had submitted a report on 4th January, 2020, which suggested the need to conduct multi – disciplinary studies to comprehend invasiveness of Red Oil Palm, ecological impacts, development of inter-cropping models with suitable indigenous species.
Further more, ICFRE with inputs from Indian Council of Agricultural Research  and Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research  filed a detailed report ‘Replanting of the Existing Red Oil Palm Plantation in Little Andaman’ on 19th June, 2021.
As per information received from the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare, the Reassessment Committee of Indian Council of Agricultural Research and Indian Institute of Oil Palm Research  has conducted a study in the year 2020 to assess the potential area in 22 States/UTs and identified 27.99 lakh ha potential area for Oil Palm cultivation in India including North-Eastern States and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Oil Palm Plantation is considered as non-forestry activity. All activities on forest land require forest clearance under Forest Conservation Act 1980.
Shifting Cultivations  is a traditional and primitive farming of small ethnic groups of the country.
The Reassessment Committee of ICAR-IIOPR, 2020 identified land suitable for oil palm cultivation under irrigated and rainfed condition taking into account various parameters.
This information was given by Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey, Minister of State, Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Second virtual trade fair by APEDA focussing on horticultural products commences;
evokes encouraging global response
To boost export potential of India’s agricultural and processed food products during the COVID19 pandemic, the second virtual trade fair  for horticultural produce organised by APEDA was inaugurated today.
The three days VTF  display India’s unique fruits, vegetables and floricultural products sourced from various regions for the global importers. There are more than 471 exhibitors or exporters have displayed their products in the virtual platform. 543 numbers of visitor /importers have registered their participation in the VTF.
The exhibitors or exporters of fresh vegetables, fresh mangoes, fresh pomegranate and grapes and other fresh fruits have showcased their products for their global importers. Visitors from India, Singapore, the United States, Australia, United Kingdom, Nigeria, Bahrain, Israel, Suriname, Afghanistan, Japan, Iceland, Maldives and Brunei have already participated in the VTF.
Earlier, APEDA organized the first VTF during March 10-12, 2021 which drew more than 404 visitors. There were 313 exhibitors registered for the mega virtual event where 128 stalls were set up to showcase products from the categories - basmati rice, non-basmati rice, millets, wheat, maize, groundnut and coarse grains.
The buyers from around the globe showed keen interest in a variety of product categories displayed during VTF.
Because of COVID19 related restrictions on physical travel and trade, APEDA has initiated the concept of VTF for sustaining India’s agricultural and processed food products exports and also exploring new markets for expanding export footprints.
In the pre-COVID19 era, trade fairs and exhibitions have been instrumental in promoting export of agricultural foods by APEDA. In the VTF, the trade facilitations take place using interactive technology.
At VTF, the exporters and importer meetings were held with no interruption via audio as well as video sessions. The fair provided the facility workshops, product launches, live streams and webinars. The virtual meet facilitated private meetings as well as personalized meetings.
The online interactions between exporters and importers and data exchanged during such interaction were secured and could be accessed only by parties concerned.
Such virtual events also provide cost effective and productive platforms where the buyers and sellers could negotiate or discuss trade face to face giving a feel of real time exhibitions or fairs.
APEDA has been a pioneer in taking IT initiatives in the past in terms of making its process system online, implementation of traceability and adoption of advanced technology.
Ministry of Steel
Indian Steel sector ready to Showcase Investment Opportunities at EXPO 2020 Dubai
Steel Minister Ram Chandra Prasad Singh Inaugurates “Steel Week” in Presence of Indian Steel Industry
Union Minister of Steel, Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh inaugurated the ‘Steel Week in EXPO 2020’ ’ at India Pavilion in Dubai today. The Steel Week will showcase India’s potential in the sector and invite investors from the UAE.Senior officials from major Indian steel producers including Steel Authority of India Ltd, JSW Steel, Tata Steel, Jindal Steel & Power Ltd and AM/NS India were present.
Talking about the steel sector in India, Shri Ram Chandra Prasad Singh, Minister of Steel, said, “Taking forward the vision of our Hon’ble Prime Minister, the Government is committed to facilitate accelerated growth in the steel sector, with Make-in-India fructifying into Make-in-Steel alongside Building the New India with Steel as material of choice.”
He also highlighted that the recently launched Production Linked Incentive Scheme for the specialty steel sector will be a cornerstone in propelling the Indian steel sector towards target of 300 MTPA production capacity by 2030, with special emphasis on value-added steel. It is going to be a major step in the direction of Steel Vision 2047.
The delegation held meetings with steel companies from the UAE including Dana Steel,Sharaf Group and DP World. The delegation hosted aninteractive session with the localconstruction companies, users, and importers of steel in UAE to understand the possibilities of collaboration to increase steel trade between both the countries and draw from the advantages afforded by India-UAE CEPA.
The Steel Week at India Pavilion, EXPO2020 Dubai will conclude on 17th March 2022.
To know more about India Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai, please visit:
Website - https://www.indiaexpo2020.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/indiaatexpo2020/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/indiaatexpo2020/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/IndiaExpo2020?s=09
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/india-expo-2020/?viewAsMember=true
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6uOcYsc4g_JWMfS_Dz4Fhg/featured
Koo - https://www.kooapp.com/profile/IndiaExpo2020
To know more about Expo 2020 Dubai, please visit - https://www.expo2020dubai.com/en
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Projects Under NEC
Under the “Schemes of NEC” and NERSDS implemented by NEC, total of 32 projects costing Rs.619.44 Crore were sanctioned from March 2018-2021 for the State of Nagaland. Sector-wise break-up is given below:
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Sl. No.
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Sector
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No. of Projects
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Approved Amount 
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1
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Agriculture & Allied
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8
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24.70
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2
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Human Resource Development & Employment

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4
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14.49
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3
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|
Human Resource Development & Employment 
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1
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2.92
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4
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Industries
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10
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24.44
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5
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Information & Public Relations
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1
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0.67
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6
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|
Medical & Health
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1
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3.00
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7
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Power
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1
|
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5.83
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|
8
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Transport & Communication
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5
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541.52
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9
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|
Tourism
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1
|
|
1.88
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Grand Total
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32
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619.44
NLCPR Scheme was discontinued with effect from 15.12.2017 and replaced with North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme . NLCPR Scheme is continuing for the limited purpose of meeting committed liabilities of projects sanctioned till 2017. Under NESIDS, 13 projects for Rs. 233.68 crore were sanctioned for the State of Nagaland. Sector wise break-up of the projects is given below:
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Sl. No.
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Sector
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No. of Projects
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Approved cost 
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1
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Education
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2
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16.97
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2
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|
Health
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2
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38.96
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3
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|
Power
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1
|
|
20.96
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|
4
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|
Road & Bridges
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7
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|
153.71
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|
5
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|
Water Supply
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1
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|
3.08
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|
GRAND TOTAL
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13
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233.68
This information was given by The Minister of Development of North Eastern Region, Shri G. Kishan Reddy in the Loksabha in a written reply today.
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President condoles the passing away of Shri Anant Kumar
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has condoled the passing away of the Union Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Anant Kumar, here today. In a message, he said that Shri Kumar has been a valued colleague of him for years, right from the times of the students' movement to the Parliament. A reputed parliamentarian and a captivating speaker, his personality was multifaceted, he added.
Following is the text of Vice President's message:
"I am shocked and deeply saddened to learn about the untimely demise of the Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Shri Anant Kumar.
He has been a valued colleague of mine for years, right from the times of the students' movement to the Parliament. He was a committed nationalist, a celebrated and loved leader and a good administrator.
A reputed parliamentarian and a captivating speaker, his personality was multifaceted. His illustrious career and the long list of his accomplishments in public life bear testimony to the selfless service he offered to our country.
His demise is a big loss to Indian democracy and polity. I pray that the almighty gives strength and courage to his family, friends and loved ones to get through this very difficult time. May his soul rest in peace.
Om Shanti."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Salient features of AB-PMJAY
Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan ArogyaYojana was launched on 23.09.2018 to provide health cover up to Rs. 5 lakh per family per annum for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation to around 10.74 crore poor and vulnerable families  based on the deprivation and occupational criteria as per the Socio-Economic Caste Census.
The scheme provides for paperless and cashless access to services for the beneficiary at the point of service i.e. empanelled public and private hospitals across India. To facilitate this, an online transaction management system has been adopted by States/UTs. Further, claims of the hospitals are also settled through online portal in a time-bound manner.
Salient Features of AyushmanBharat -PradhanMantri Jan ArogyaYojana
1. Government of India has launched Ayushman Bharat – Pradhan Mantri Jan ArogyaYojana  on 23.09.2018. PMJAY is a centrally sponsored scheme. It is entirely funded by Government and the funding is shared between Centre and State governments as per prevailing guidelines of Ministry of Finance.
2. PMJAY provides health cover up to Rs. 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary hospitalization to around 10.74 crore poor and vulnerable families .
3. PMJAY is an entitlement based scheme. This scheme covers poor and vulnerable families based on deprivation and occupational criteria as per SECC database.
4. PMJAY provides cashless and paperless access to services for the beneficiary at the point of service in any  empanelled hospitals across India. In other words, a beneficiary from one State can avail benefits from an empanelled Hospital anywhere in the Country.
5. Under PMAJY, the States are free to choose the modalities for implementation. They can implement the scheme through insurance company or directly through the Trust/ Society or mixed model.
6. There is no restriction on family size, ensuring all members of designated families specifically girl child and senior citizens get coverage.
7. A well-defined Complaint and Public Grievance Redressal Mechanism, has been put in place through which complaints/ grievances are registered, acknowledged, escalated for relevant action, resolved and monitored.
8. PMJAY has created a robust IT system for implementation and role of real time transaction data.
9. At National level, National Health Authority  has been set up as an attached office to Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to manage the implementation of the scheme.
10. The details of package, operational guidelines and key features are available at www. pmjay.gov.in
The Minister of State , ShAshwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha here today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM Salutes Nari Shakti on International Women's Day
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has saluted the spirit of 'Nari Shakti' on International Women's Day.
“On International Women's Day, we salute our indomitable Nari Shakti. We are proud to have taken numerous decisions that have furthered women empowerment. Every Indian is proud of the stupendous accomplishments of women in various spheres”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Defence
A PARAM VIR PAYS TRIBUTE TO ANOTHER PARAM VIR
It was indeed a historic and solemn moment when the serving Param Vir Chakra  awardee, Subedar Major  Yogendra Singh Yadav alongwithMrsHoshiar Singh and Lieutenant General Rajeev Sirohi, Military Secretary and Colonel of the Grenadiers, jointly laid a wreath at ‘Shaheed Smarak Memorial’ at Jaipur to commemorate the 23rd death anniversary of Colonel Hoshiar Singh, Param Vir Chakra.
The legendary war hero and the highest decorated gallantry award winner Colonel Hoshiar Singh, PVC was a Company Commander in the 1971 war, who led his brave soldiers to capture Pakistan Army location named JARPAL across river Basantar in the Shakargarh Sector after beating back multiple and repeated Counter Attacks by the enemy under heavy enemy fire. Though gravely wounded, Major Hoshiar Singh refused to be evacuated until the ceasefire was declared.
In these fierce battles, then Major Hoshiar Singh displayed personal bravery, dauntless courage in the face of heavy odds in complete disregard to his personal safety and in keeping with the highest traditions of the Indian Army for which he was awarded the highest gallantry award “Param Vir Chakra”.
The solemn occasion was also graced by other serving Military Officers and Veterans of the Grenadiers Regiment. In a similar noble gesture to pay homage to the legendry hero of 1971 war, wreaths were laid by all serving General Officers of the Grenadier Regiment at Chennai, Mhow, Jabalpur, Palampur and Mumbai.
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